Maruki will have time to spiral about this later. It isn't worth wasting Eren's time with an ideology that is completely alien to his own. The plain truth of the matter is that he does need to be able to defend himself, at the very least – if he can't do that, then he can't help anyone and he certainly can't take back reality.
So, with Eren's final pointed words, he squares his shoulders and nods. ]
Alright. We have a deal.
[ He holds out a hand for Eren to shake, the smile now hopeful, mask firmly in place. ]
I'll put my trust in you to teach me, Eren-kun. I'll do my best.
[ To be clear, his best categorically sucks, but by god he will do it!!! ]
dhskdhjfkdbdks tiny mouse whisper: eren i am pathetic
Maruki will have time to spiral about this later. It isn't worth wasting Eren's time with an ideology that is completely alien to his own. The plain truth of the matter is that he does need to be able to defend himself, at the very least – if he can't do that, then he can't help anyone and he certainly can't take back reality.
So, with Eren's final pointed words, he squares his shoulders and nods. ]
Alright. We have a deal.
[ He holds out a hand for Eren to shake, the smile now hopeful, mask firmly in place. ]
I'll put my trust in you to teach me, Eren-kun. I'll do my best.
[ To be clear, his best categorically sucks, but by god he will do it!!! ]